Hammer was previously attached to play Batman in the canceled Justice League project from director George Miller.

He is allegedly "back on WB's radar" following his rise in Hollywood in recent years, a studio source stated.

The insider added that the "Batman in this movie might only be used in Justice League movies", meaning that Hammer's turn as Batman would only be restricted to the Justice League universe rather than a future solo movie.

The Justice League project will see the characters of Superman, Batman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Martian Manhunter teaming up.

Armie Hammer will soon be seen in the lead role in The Lone Ranger alongside Johnny Depp, which will be released on July 3, 2013 in the US, and August 9, 2013 in the UK. Watch the trailer below:

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Ryan Gosling The ludicrously talented 31-year-old already has a pair of Oscar nominations under his belt, and two of his films released last year - Drive and Crazy Stupid Love - show he's as adept at playing both the sociopathic and smooth playboy side of Bruce Wayne's persona.
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